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fragrancen: a pleasant or sweet smell, especially one that is natural to a particular substance
lilacn: a small tree or shrub with fragrant purple or white flowers; the pale purplish or lavender color of the lilac flower
glowv: to give out a steady, strong light
fireflyn: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark
zipn: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
muggyadj: uncomfortably warm and humid, with a sense of dampness in the air; oppressive or damp in the atmosphere or feeling
boggyadj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
brimn: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
cranberryn: a small, tart red berry often used in cooking or for its medicinal properties
charmn: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
bouquetn: a bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
emanatev: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
inspirationn: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
molecularadj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
scentn: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
enzymen: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
bayn: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
extractn: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
mixturen: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
stomachn: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
cown: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
curdlev: to separate or cause to separate into solid lumps, particularly as a result of spoilage or by the addition of an acidic substance; to cause someone to feel uncomfortable or uneasy
processn: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
chymosinn: a protease enzyme found in the stomachs of young ruminant animals, used in the production of cheese to curdle milk and separate the curds and whey
tuben: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
demonstratev: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
slicen: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
pineapplen: tropical fruit with a rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy flesh inside, often used in cooking, baking, or as a snack
bindv: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
proteinn: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
caseinn: a protein found in milk and cheese that is commonly used in the manufacture of plastics, glues, and other products
clipn: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
simmerv: to cook food over low heat in a liquid, maintaining a temperature just below boiling point; to be filled with a low level of intense emotion; to be on the verge of expressing strong feelings
blueprintn: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
laborern: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
instructionn: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
catalystn: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
acceleratev: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
reactionn: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
infantn: a baby or very young child
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
aminon: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acidn: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
typicaladj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
abbreviationn: a shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, typically for ease of use
alphabetn: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
stringn: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
pearln: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
necklacen: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
differentiatev: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
zoomv: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
strandn: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
loopn: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
helixn: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule
twistv: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
conformationn: the shape or structure of something, particularly an organism’s physical or anatomical structure; agreement, correspondence, or conformity to a certain standard, pattern, or expectation
propn: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
nowadaysadv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
microben: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
bacterian: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
yeastn: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
insertv: to put something inside something else
machineryn: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
calfn: a young cow, bull, or other domestic bovine animals
dialv: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
sequencen: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
arrangev: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
atomn: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
tinkerv: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
rearrangev: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
editv: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
chaptern: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
harnessv: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
laundryn: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
detergentn: a substance used for washing or cleaning, especially one that can remove dirt or stains effectively
stainv: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
additionn: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
calculationn: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
gamblev: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
emissionn: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
metricadj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
equivalentn: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
carbonn: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
oxiden: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
emitv: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
evolvev: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
clayn: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
fabricn: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
ballparkv: a place or facility where baseball is played; a rough estimation of something
ridv: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
improvisationn: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
cyclen: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
repetitionn: the act of doing or saying something many times
chopv: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
extrapolatev: to guess or think about what might happen or estimate something using the facts that you have now
visualizev: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
horizonn: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
scratchv: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
intelligencen: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
neatadj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
pharmaceuticaladj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
dedicatev: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
efficientlyadv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
toxicadj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
medicationn: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
diabetesn: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
disordern: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
phenylketonurian: a genetic disorder that causes a build-up of phenylalanine (= an essential amino acid) in the body and can lead to intellectual disability, behavioral problems, seizures, and other physical and mental health issues
metabolismn: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
digestv: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
phenylalaninen: an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and various other physiological processes in the human body but can be dangerous in excessive amounts for people with phenylketonuria (PKU)
consequencen: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
ingestv: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
permanentadj: lasting for a long time without essential change
intellectn: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
disabilityn: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
scaryadj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
heeln: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
prickv: to make a small hole or puncture or to cause a slight, sharp pain; to stimulate or provoke a reaction or response; to use needles to administer a vaccine or medication
incrediblyadv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
allergyn: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
patientn: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
recreationn: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
approvev: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
replacementn: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
therapyn: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
garbagen: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
patchn: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
microplasticn: tiny plastic fragments in the environment originating from consumer products and industrial waste
upsetadj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
degradev: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
underwayadj: having started and currently in progress
optimizev: to make the best or most effective use of something
petroleumn: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
biodegradev: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
greenhousen: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
methanen: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
nitn: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
doubtn: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
tacklev: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
clarifyv: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
chowhoundn: a person who enjoys eating and has a hearty appetite; a dog that eats eagerly and without discrimination
chewv: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
footprintn: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
crossroadn: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
outdoorsadv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire

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